Decorated Tinware: An Early American Folk Art

An Early American Folk-Art Book Third Book in the “AUTHENTIC SERIES” by Pat Virch, 1977 History and techniques of country tin painting, stenciling, freehand bronzing, and gold leaf with full-sized pattern portfolio. This is a 62 page book filled with 47 colored pictures of decorated tinware including complete and detailed instructions. Book also includes 34 pages of authentic patterns drawn from earlier works. Chapter 1 Tinware in American HistoryChapter 2 General DirectionsChapter 3 Preparations of SurfaceChapter 4 Country Tin PaintingChapter 5 Freehand BronzingChapter 6 Stenciled DecorationsChapter 7 Techniques of Gold LeafChapter 8 Antique & Finishing Patterns Portfolio. (pages 24 to 58)